THE ORDER - A Review by John Strange

THE ORDER – A Review by John Strange

The Order is based on the non-fiction book The Silent Brotherhood by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt. A group of men are staging armed robberies in the Pacific Northwest, baffling the local police. An FBI agent, Terry Husk (Jude Law) begins to suspect that the men are part of a domestic terrorist group.

This is a story that plays out slowly as the FBI and law enforcement try to get a handle on the perpetrators before they can get to their endgame. As the LEOs get closer to the terrorists, the pace goes into higher and higher gears.

The cast is excellent. Nicholas Hoult plays Bob Matthews, the leader of the white supremacist terrorist splinter group. And Tye Sheridan is the local LEO who assists Agent Husk.

The Order is dark as should be expected from a story of this ilk. And it’s a period piece set in the early 80s. For those of you who like watching edgy films with a basis in truth, this is a film you need on your “Must Watch” list!

Director: Justin Kurzel

Cast: Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, Tye Sheridan, Jurnee Smollett, Alison Oliver and Marc Maron

MPAA Rating: R (for some strong violence, and language throughout)

Selig Rating: 4 Stars

Runtime: 114 Min.

Release Date: 12/06/2024

Language: English

Genre: Thriller, Crime Drama

Trailer: THE ORDER Official Trailer

The Selig Rating Scale:

5 Stars – Excellent movie/show, well worth the time and price.

4 Stars – Good movie/show